Monument record MDO6552 - Burial in a chamber at Coombefield Quarries, Weston, Portland
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Summary
A corbelled stone beehive chamber discovered in 1897 is alleged to have contained human remains.
Map
Type and Period (1)
Full Description
A corbelled stone beehive chamber discovered in 1897 is alleged to have contained human remains. (1)
Sources/Archives (4)
- --- SDO12 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1898. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 19. 128-129.
- --- SDO13 Serial: Dorset Natural History and Archaeological Society. 1899. Proceedings of the Dorset Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 20. 120-121.
- --- SDO150 Monograph: Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (England). 1970. An Inventory of Historical Monuments in the County of Dorset, Volume II (South East) Part 3. 607.
- --- SWX8285 Index: DCC SMR. to 2003. Former DCC SMR Card Index.
Finds (1)
Related Monuments/Buildings (1)
Related Events/Activities (2)
Location
| Grid reference | SY 6890 7060 (point) Approximate |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | SY67SE |
| Unitary Authority | Dorset |
Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
Other Statuses/References
- Legacy UID: Dorset Sites and Monuments Record: 4 001 105 B
- Royal Commission Inventory Reference: Portland 105
Record last edited
Aug 11 2016 4:41PM
